The chemical tech company Avantium has announced the purchase of 100+ pending and granted patents for making CO2 into various materials, including specialty chemicals with applications in cosmetics and personal care.
The Australian company has developed a natural antimicrobial that it says can be used to naturally preserve cosmetics, eliminating the need to use benzoates, parabens or other preservatives.
Phthalates will be one of six controversial chemicals to be reviewed as part of a move to overhaul the way potentially dangerous substances are scrutinized in the United States.
